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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 961.19, 1,440.99 and 441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 961.19, 1,440.99 and 441.08 is: 661.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    961.19 : 1,440.99 = 441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    961.19/1,440.99 = 441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    961.19x = 1,440.99 × 441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    961.19x = 635,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,584.66/961.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.25

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